It sucks the life out of you. You walk out of the air-conditioned hotel and it’s like entering a sauna. England’s players will adapt and eventually acclimatise to it, but it’s not easy.

Those conditions obviously make the game different too. Although the new ball will swing at some grounds, wickets tend to be slower and the strengths of the home side mean spin plays a big part in all three formats.

As a fast bowler you’re limited to three- or four-over spells, but it feels like you’ve bowled twice as much. It takes it out of you because you’re constantly sweating.

England's first one-day international against Sri Lanka was washed out after 15 overs (Source: Getty)

The heat means even towards the end of an over you’ll find yourself short of breath. If the pitch is not offering much, sometimes it’s easier for batsmen to face the quicker deliveries, so you need to be smart and bowl within yourself.

Guys like Chris Woakes will have to be smart and just look to hit good areas at reduced pace. You can pick your moments to attack and hold back at others so you don’t blow a gasket, which will be especially important in next month’s Test matches.

In the two shorter formats variations are key. Cutters and slower balls can be your best weapons.

It’s different for new addition Olly Stone, who has that X-factor pace. He will be used in short, sharp spells to allow him to charge in and target the stumps.